The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
AACAP designates this educational activity for a maximum of 50 hours in category 1 credit towards the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity.
CME credit hours are approximately 50 hours for the program: 1.5 hours for each Clinical Consultation Breakfast, 3 hours for each Clinical Case Conference, 3 hours for each Clinical Perspective 7 hours for each Clinical Practicum, 6-8 hours for each Institute, 1 hour for the Joseph Noshpitz Memorial Lecture, 1 hour for the Karl Menninger, M.D. Plenary, 2-3 hours for each Media Theatre, 7 hours for the Research Forum, 2.5 hours for each New Research Poster Session, 1 hour for the Saturday Plenary, 1.5 hours for each Special Interest Study Group, 3 hours for each Symposium, 6 for the Systems of Care Special Program, 2 hours for the Town Meeting, and 3 hours for each Workshop.
Does the AACAP keep records of my CME activities?
The AACAP keeps a record of which CME activities you have registered for, but does not keep records of registrants' attendance at individual Annual Meeting sessions. It is your responsibility to keep track of the sessions you attend and claim only those hours actually spent in the educational activity. We recommend you note the sessions you attend in your Program Book and keep it for your records.
How do you earn CME credit?
CME credit is earned by attending the educational sessions. Each hour you attend an educational session, you earn an hour of category 1 continuing medical education credit.
Are AACAP's CME programs accredited?
Yes. The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
How can I obtain a CME certificate from an AACAP meeting?
Within one week following the meeting, attendees will be emailed a link to the General Evaluation Form which will need to be completed online. Once completed, attendees will be able to print or save the CME certificate from their personal computer. Please remember to confirm that AACAP has your correct email address when you register for the meeting. You can access your CME certificate online. For questions, contact AACAP's CME Department at CME@aacap.org.
Will I earn CME credits by purchasing the MP3 files, CD's, or notebooks from AACAP's meetings?
No. CME credit is not available for MP3 files, CD's, or notebooks purchased from AACAP meetings.
For additional information on CME please contact Elizabeth Hughes, Assistant Director of Education and Recertification, at 202.966.7300 ext. 106, or email the CME Department at CME@aacap.org.
